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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.74, 7,879.41 and 3,191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.74, 7,879.41 and 3,191.85 is: 4,404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.74 : 7,879.41 = 3,191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.74/7,879.41 = 3,191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.74x = 7,879.41 × 3,191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.74x = 25,149,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,894.81/5,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.74

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